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9960 Atrium Way, Jacksonville, FL 32225
"We toured Fountains at Mill Cove, and they showed my brother a studio apartment on the ground floor. The place was very...
5725 Spring Park Road, Jacksonville, FL 32216
"My grandmother is at Palm Garden of Jacksonville for rehab. When they go to her room for rehab, they don't just let her...
3648 University Blvd S, Jacksonville, FL 32216
"My father is in Heartland Health Care Center. He has some serious health issues, but they didn't seem to be terribly...
6535 CHESTER AVENUE, Jacksonville, FL 32217
"I have had several friends who lived in Taylor Care Center and stayed there until the end of their lives. Most of their...
6210 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
"My husband was in the University Crossing for rehab. It was outstanding, clean, didn't have any smell, and they let me...
2802 Parental Home , Jacksonville, FL 32216
"We went to Riverwood Nursing and Rehab and that was exactly what my mother would want. They have activities and things...
2802 Parental Home Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
"My wife has been in Opis Riverwood Center for about two months now. The care is satisfactory, but it could be better...
4813 LENOIR AVENUE, Jacksonville, FL 32216
"I visited Life Care Center Of Jacksonville, but they have a waiting list. The place is pretty nice, although they need...
4101 Southpoint Drive East, Jacksonville, FL 32216
"The long term residents love the staff and their care. The staff is technically superior and provides services -like hem...
4325 Southpoint Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
"Mother is at Southpoint Terrace, and her care is going fine. The staff is wonderful; they’re doing their job. They have...
333 E Ashley Street , Jacksonville, FL 32202
"I would like to thank the Staff of this facility for the loving care and kindness they gave to my family member while...
7723 Jasper Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32211
"I have lived here 2 years and I like it. I enjoy the food and activities. The staff and residents are nice and friendly."
1750 Stockton ST, Jacksonville, FL 32204
"St. Catherine Laboure Manor was a wonderful place. The nurses were great and they had a lot of activities for the...
730 COLLEGE STREET, Jacksonville, FL 32204
"I currently have a family member that is a resident at Park Ridge. I visit her frequently (atleast once a week). Each...
8700 A C Skinner Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256
"After looking at the options, we moved my mom to Regents Park. Unlike some places, there were no bad odors and...
9355 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
"This facility has taken great care of mom! I am so pleased that I made the decision to send her here. I am so grateful...
5355 Dolphin Point Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32211
"My brother was in the Dolphin Point facility for over 8 weeks this year. It is a beautiful facility. The lobby looks...
10680 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
"My uncle is in rehab at Southlake. It is right next to the facility where my uncle was. So far, it has been very good...
2061 HYDE PARK RD, Jacksonville, FL 32210
"The person who accommodated us was great. She was the reason that we really considered it. She was really helpful and...
5888 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244
"All Saints creates a calming atmosphere, with its friendly staff unique environment and clean facilities. Covered...
Nursing Homes
JohnD
1.0
Review of Woodland Grove Health and Rehabilitation
My dear friend recently was admitted because he could not get Himself from a chair to his bed . He lived alone and needed rehab and care . In a weeks time he had one shower. It was not unusual for...
Nursing Homes
Darlene
4.0
Review of The Terrace of Jacksonville
I visited the skilled nursing care facility of The Terrace of Jacksonville for my sister. I liked it because the whole unit is locked in, so my sister can't go outside the facility by herself. They...
Nursing Homes
Carmen
3.0
Review of Fouraker Hills Rehab and Nursing Center
My father has been in Fouraker Hills Rehab and Nursing Center for four months now. It was the only one that opened its doors for him. The security that they have there will be the best that I have...
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Jacksonville is $8,638. This is similar to the state monthly average cost in Florida, which is $8,669. The average monthly charge for nursing home care in Jacksonville costs $882 more than the national average of $7,756. Nursing home care costs on average less per month in Jacksonville than in the neighboring cities of Miami, Tampa, Orlando and Naples.
Jacksonville
$8,638
Florida
$8,669
The United States
$7,756
Miami
$9,095
Tampa
$9,946
Orlando
$9,125
Naples
$10,391
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Jacksonville is $8,638 for a semi-private room and $9,885 for a private room.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Jacksonville is $8,638 for a semi-private room and $9,885 for a private. The cheapest senior care option in Jacksonville is adult health day care at an average monthly cost of $1,408. Those that are able to stay at home may opt for home health aide services at an average of $4,433 per month or homemaker services at an average of $4,385 per month. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Jacksonville is $4,150.
Nursing Home Care (Semiprivate Room)
$8,638
Nursing Home Care (Private Room)
$9,885
Adult Health Day Care
$1,408
Home Health Aide Services
$4,433
Homemaker Services
$4,385
Assisted Living
$4,150
The city of Jacksonville is a popular place to retire and offers a range of quality free services to seniors. A number of these services aim to make life easier for seniors choosing to remain in their own homes while some may assist those in nursing home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| In-home Respite Care | (904) 630-0966 | The City of Jacksonville runs a respite care program to provide temporary relief to caregivers providing full-time care to a loved one. Getting a break can prevent caregiver burnout and delay the placement of a loved one in a nursing home. Sitter respite services are provided to low to moderate-income households caring for a senior over the age of 60. There is no charge for respite care services. |
| SHINE | (888) 242-4464 | SHINE is a program of the Department of Elder Affairs that is run by Elder Source. The program provides free advice and assistance for seniors requiring Medicaid. The volunteers assist seniors in applying for Medicaid to help them pay nursing home care expenses in Jacksonville. There are income restrictions when using Medicaid for nursing home care and seniors are expected to contribute all of their income towards their care. |
| Transportation | (904) 630-0801 | The City of Jacksonville provides free door-to-door transport to 17 senior centers located throughout the city. A hot, nutritious meal is served at midday each day at these senior centers and breakfast is served twice a week. There is no charge for these meals but a donation is always appreciated. Additionally, seniors can take part in activities such as gentle exercise classes, educational lectures and social events at the centers. |
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